Hillcrest community blog: Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/80021842015-03-25T21:05:37ZLatest news and information from Gates Mills, Highland Heights, Mayfield Village, Mayfield Heights & Richmond Heights, OhioMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceWoman files criminal damaging charges against her 16-year-old son: Richmond Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155633852015-03-25T21:05:37Z2015-03-25T21:07:08ZOfficers responded to a home March 18 for a report of a boy who was damaging items in the home. One of the boys at the home told them his brother, 16, had damaged the family computer, by cracking its screen. The boy's mother, who was not home at the time of the incident, asked to press charges and the boy was subsequently arrested for criminal damaging. The estimated cost to repair the computer was $200.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
Officers responded to a home March 18 for a report of a boy who was damaging items in the home. One of the boys at the home told them his brother, 16, had damaged the family computer, by cracking its screen. The boy's mother, who was not home at the time of the incident, asked to press charges and the boy was subsequently arrested for criminal damaging. The estimated cost to repair the computer was $200.
Threat of environmental center teacher came from Tri-C: Gates Mills Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155633722015-03-25T21:02:36Z2015-03-25T21:04:55ZA Gates Mills Environmental Center teacher reported March 16 she received a threatening email from a student. An officer confirmed the email originated from a virtual learning center at the east branch of the Cuyahoga Community College, which is used by Mayfield High School students. The report was forwarded to campus police at Tri-C for investigation.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A Gates Mills Environmental Center teacher reported March 16 she received a threatening email from a student. An officer confirmed the email originated from a virtual learning center at the east branch of the Cuyahoga Community College, which is used by Mayfield High School students. The report was forwarded to campus police at Tri-C for investigation.
Target employee bit by bald, pregnant shoplifter: Mayfield Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155633082015-03-25T20:57:35Z2015-03-25T21:01:56ZA Target employee was bit on his forearm March 19 by a shoplifting suspect as he approached her while she was leaving the store. A man she was with grabbed him by the shirt and dragged him to the ground as well, allowing the two to get away. The employee said a wig fell off the woman's head during the scuffle, revealing she was bald. She also complained she was pregnant as the employee approached her. The suspects, who were not located, were believed to have stolen a phone charger and maternity gown, valued together at $52.98. The employee said he noticed the gown inside her jacket during the scuffle.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A Target employee was bit on his forearm March 19 by a shoplifting suspect as he approached her while she was leaving the store. A man she was with grabbed him by the shirt and dragged him to the ground as well, allowing the two to get away. The employee said a wig fell off the woman's head during the scuffle, revealing she was bald. She also complained she was pregnant as the employee approached her. The suspects, who were not located, were believed to have stolen a phone charger and maternity gown, valued together at $52.98. The employee said he noticed the gown inside her jacket during the scuffle.
Man and woman relieve themselves in officer's cruiser after arrest: Highland Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155632732015-03-25T20:54:38Z2015-03-25T20:56:54ZA South Euclid man, 30, was arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired around 3 a.m. March 21 after he was pulled over for weaving. The vehicle's owner was a passenger in the vehicle. She was also drunk and returned to the station to arrange for a ride home. Both the man and the woman urinated in the officer's cruiser when being taken to the station. An open container of alcohol was also located inside the vehicle.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A South Euclid man, 30, was arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired around 3 a.m. March 21 after he was pulled over for weaving. The vehicle's owner was a passenger in the vehicle. She was also drunk and returned to the station to arrange for a ride home. Both the man and the woman urinated in the officer's cruiser when being taken to the station. An open container of alcohol was also located inside the vehicle.
Woman doesn't find humor in Craigslist responses: Mayfield Village Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155632442015-03-25T20:30:03Z2015-03-25T20:53:32ZA woman, 42, said March 23 she placed an ad on Craigslist seeking a landscaper and stated in the ad she would require a background check. In turn, she said she was receiving harassing text messages and emails from people telling her they were going run a background check on her and report her to the IRS and TSA. Although the threats seemed to be in good nature, she did not find them to be funny. Officers told her to remove or edit her ad.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A woman, 42, said March 23 she placed an ad on Craigslist seeking a landscaper and stated in the ad she would require a background check. In turn, she said she was receiving harassing text messages and emails from people telling her they were going run a background check on her and report her to the IRS and TSA. Although the threats seemed to be in good nature, she did not find them to be funny. Officers told her to remove or edit her ad.
Suspicious activity at home under investigation: Highland Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155074722015-03-19T02:15:21Z2015-03-19T02:17:15ZA man reported march 13 he went to his brother's house to water some plants for him and noticed a window was smashed. It was not certain if anything was missing, but it was suspected the brother's adult son may have been at the house, although he was not supposed to be. On March 16, a cab driver reported he had given a man, 42, rides from the same home to locations in Garfield Heights and Independence and the man paid him with a bad check for $86. Since the check was written in Garfield Heights, the cab driver was told he would need to file a report in that city. The incident remains under investigation as to why the man, who is believed to be the son, was at the home.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A man reported march 13 he went to his brother's house to water some plants for him and noticed a window was smashed. It was not certain if anything was missing, but it was suspected the brother's adult son may have been at the house, although he was not supposed to be. On March 16, a cab driver reported he had given a man, 42, rides from the same home to locations in Garfield Heights and Independence and the man paid him with a bad check for $86. Since the check was written in Garfield Heights, the cab driver was told he would need to file a report in that city. The incident remains under investigation as to why the man, who is believed to be the son, was at the home.
Mayfield High School student arrested on drug and menacing charges: Mayfield Village Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155046592015-03-18T21:20:19Z2015-03-18T21:22:02ZA Mayfield High School administrator reported a post had been made on Twitter by a student and it showed a hand on a gun, with a threat directed at two 21-year-old men. A search of the 16-year-old boy's home resulted in his arrest for aggravated menacing, drug possession and drug paraphernalia. Marijuana and illegal narcotics, with no prescription, were located in the Highland Heights home. The school staff originally decided to check the boy's Twitter account after he was overheard talking about a robbery.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A Mayfield High School administrator reported a post had been made on Twitter by a student and it showed a hand on a gun, with a threat directed at two 21-year-old men. A search of the 16-year-old boy's home resulted in his arrest for aggravated menacing, drug possession and drug paraphernalia. Marijuana and illegal narcotics, with no prescription, were located in the Highland Heights home. The school staff originally decided to check the boy's Twitter account after he was overheard talking about a robbery.
Giant Eagle employees thwart $4,000 scam of elderly couple: Mayfield Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155046052015-03-18T21:16:11Z2015-03-18T21:18:46ZGiant Eagle management reported March 4 an elderly couple tried to purchase a $4,000 re-loadable gift card to send to somebody who was claiming to be their grandson and said to be in jail. The staff stopped the purchase of the card and officers assured the couple it was a scam.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
Giant Eagle management reported March 4 an elderly couple tried to purchase a $4,000 re-loadable gift card to send to somebody who was claiming to be their grandson and said to be in jail. The staff stopped the purchase of the card and officers assured the couple it was a scam.
Bedford Heights woman charged in ongoing theft from residence: Gates Mills Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.155045612015-03-18T21:11:26Z2015-03-18T21:14:50ZA Bedford Heights woman, 28, was arrested March 10 for obstructing official business and falsification in connection with an ongoing investigation in the village.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A Bedford Heights woman, 28, was arrested March 10 for obstructing official business and falsification in connection with an ongoing investigation in the village.
Bomb threat unfounded at Bed, Bath & Beyond: Mayfield Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.154423962015-03-11T22:43:57Z2015-03-11T22:48:36ZOfficers responded to Bed, Bath & Beyond March 2 after a bomb threat was called into the store. The manager said he took a call from someone who told him he had a beautiful voice and when he asked the caller how he could help him he replied by saying "you can help find the bomb in the store." The manager said he did not recognize the voice and the caller had a Middle-Eastern accent. The Regional Transit Authority sent two bomb techs and bomb-sniffing dogs, who determined there was no bomb in the store. The manager later said there was a female employee that was fired from the store the previous week and a male employee who quit on the spot when the female was fired. Officers said they would investigate both of them as suspects.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
Officers responded to Bed, Bath & Beyond March 2 after a bomb threat was called into the store. The manager said he took a call from someone who told him he had a beautiful voice and when he asked the caller how he could help him he replied by saying "you can help find the bomb in the store." The manager said he did not recognize the voice and the caller had a Middle-Eastern accent. The Regional Transit Authority sent two bomb techs and bomb-sniffing dogs, who determined there was no bomb in the store. The manager later said there was a female employee that was fired from the store the previous week and a male employee who quit on the spot when the female was fired. Officers said they would investigate both of them as suspects.
Boy broadcasts false message over store intercom: Highland Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.154423072015-03-11T22:36:34Z2015-03-11T22:39:44ZA Highland Heights boy, 11, used his cell phone March 7 to hack into the Home Depot intercom system. The boy broadcast a prank message stating "help me, help me."Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A Highland Heights boy, 11, used his cell phone March 7 to hack into the Home Depot intercom system. The boy broadcast a prank message stating "help me, help me."
Not the kitchen sink, but other kitchen fixtures found missing from home: Gates Mills Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.154422412015-03-11T22:26:09Z2015-03-11T22:34:37ZA resident reported March 4 her refrigerator and stove were missing from her house that had been vacant for a year. The incident is under investigation.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A resident reported March 4 her refrigerator and stove were missing from her house that had been vacant for a year. The incident is under investigation.
Shoplifter stops for a bite on her way out store: Richmond Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.154385712015-03-11T17:18:27Z2015-03-11T17:21:25ZLoss prevention officers at J.C. Penney's chased two suspected shoplifters from the store March 6. One of them was able to get away and leave in a car, but not before she dropped her purse and tried to bite one of the officers. The other suspect, a 23-year-old Cleveland woman, was questioned, but not charged because the merchandise was recovered and she didn't leave the store with it. She was issued a criminal trespass warning and she told officers the other suspect was her cousin. Officers recovered $97 worth of stolen clothing from her purse and issued a warrant for her arrest.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
Loss prevention officers at J.C. Penney's chased two suspected shoplifters from the store March 6. One of them was able to get away and leave in a car, but not before she dropped her purse and tried to bite one of the officers. The other suspect, a 23-year-old Cleveland woman, was questioned, but not charged because the merchandise was recovered and she didn't leave the store with it. She was issued a criminal trespass warning and she told officers the other suspect was her cousin. Officers recovered $97 worth of stolen clothing from her purse and issued a warrant for her arrest.
Drunk and vomiting women asked to leave restaurant: Highland Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.153794152015-03-05T01:36:11Z2015-03-05T01:37:16ZOfficers responded to Denny's around 4 a.m. Feb. 27 after three women were refusing to leave the restaurant. It was learned two of the women were drunk and one began vomiting. They did not initially leave because they dropped money in a booth and were looking for it. Officers determined one of them was OK to drive and the three women left the area. They were between the ages of 24 and 28 and each resided separately in Richmond Heights, Bedford Heights and Cleveland.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
Officers responded to Denny's around 4 a.m. Feb. 27 after three women were refusing to leave the restaurant. It was learned two of the women were drunk and one began vomiting. They did not initially leave because they dropped money in a booth and were looking for it. Officers determined one of them was OK to drive and the three women left the area. They were between the ages of 24 and 28 and each resided separately in Richmond Heights, Bedford Heights and Cleveland.
Woman stuck in car wash said operator yelled at her: Mayfield Village Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.153793652015-03-05T01:33:27Z2015-03-05T01:35:33ZA woman's vehicle got stuck in a car wash Feb. 27 after a mechanical breakdown. The woman, 55, attempted to get out of her vehicle, but said the operator yelled at her to stay inside and used profanities towards her. The car wash was subsequently fixed and the vehicle was removed without any damage caused.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A woman's vehicle got stuck in a car wash Feb. 27 after a mechanical breakdown. The woman, 55, attempted to get out of her vehicle, but said the operator yelled at her to stay inside and used profanities towards her. The car wash was subsequently fixed and the vehicle was removed without any damage caused.
Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird missing in theft: Richmond Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.153793562015-03-05T01:29:51Z2015-03-05T01:32:29ZA vending machine at the Richmond Town Square Mall was discovered to have been broken into March 3 and a Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird plush toy were stolen from it. The owner of the vending machine said two bolts had been tampered with and a plexi-glass panel on the back of the machine was broken off to allow access. He said the stuffed the toys were valued at $150 each and it would cost $100 to repair the machine.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A vending machine at the Richmond Town Square Mall was discovered to have been broken into March 3 and a Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird plush toy were stolen from it. The owner of the vending machine said two bolts had been tampered with and a plexi-glass panel on the back of the machine was broken off to allow access. He said the stuffed the toys were valued at $150 each and it would cost $100 to repair the machine.
Man arrested after returning stolen phone to officer: Mayfield Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.153793412015-03-05T01:25:29Z2015-03-05T01:28:45ZA woman said Feb. 19 she accidentally dropped her iPhone on the ground inside the post office the previous day and when she went back in to retrieve it minutes later it was gone. She said people waiting in line told her a woman picked it up. She traced the phone to a Euclid address first and then later a Solon address, where an office building was located. Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A woman said Feb. 19 she accidentally dropped her iPhone on the ground inside the post office the previous day and when she went back in to retrieve it minutes later it was gone. She said people waiting in line told her a woman picked it up. She traced the phone to a Euclid address first and then later a Solon address, where an office building was located.
Officers investigating home burglary: Gates Mills Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.153792732015-03-05T01:21:41Z2015-03-05T01:24:25ZA resident reported Feb. 28 he returned home after being away a few hours and discovered someone had entered the home and stolen cash and jewelry. The incident is under investigation.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A resident reported Feb. 28 he returned home after being away a few hours and discovered someone had entered the home and stolen cash and jewelry. The incident is under investigation.
Deer not the only threat on the roads: Gates Mills Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.153181872015-02-26T01:40:09Z2015-03-02T19:23:36ZA man struck a coyote at 10:22 p.m. Feb. 15 after it ran into his lane of traffic while he was driving eastbound near County Line Road. The man was not injured but his vehicle sustained damage on its front end.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A man struck a coyote at 10:22 p.m. Feb. 15 after it ran into his lane of traffic while he was driving eastbound near County Line Road. The man was not injured but his vehicle sustained damage on its front end.
No locating beer thieves: Richmond Heights Police Blottertag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/hillcrest/index.ssf/8002184.153181842015-02-26T01:37:41Z2015-02-26T01:39:35ZA Speedway clerk reported at 11:44 p.m. Feb. 17 two customers were just in the store and one of them left with a case of beer. She said the male suspect asked her if the store sold the particular beer in 12-packs and then walked out of the store with the case when she told him no. She also said another male suspect was with him and was the same person store employees had called about before because he comes into the store and takes beer into the bathroom and drinks it without paying. Officers were unable to locate the suspects and the clerk was told to contact police if either of them returned. The manager of the store was also requested to check surveillance video to see if the suspects could be identified.Andy Attina, Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/aattina/index.html
A Speedway clerk reported at 11:44 p.m. Feb. 17 two customers were just in the store and one of them left with a case of beer. She said the male suspect asked her if the store sold the particular beer in 12-packs and then walked out of the store with the case when she told him no. She also said another male suspect was with him and was the same person store employees had called about before because he comes into the store and takes beer into the bathroom and drinks it without paying. Officers were unable to locate the suspects and the clerk was told to contact police if either of them returned. The manager of the store was also requested to check surveillance video to see if the suspects could be identified.